Synonyms of beretnext
: a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top

Examples of beret in a Sentence

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Dressed in a black waistcoat and knee-high boots, Madonna traded verses with Carpenter, who wore a glittery ensemble along with a beret. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 Carpenter wore black glittery shorts and a white button-down paired with a black beret and coordinating suspenders, seemingly in homage to Madonna’s early 1980s style. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Others, including the show’s director, a beret-wearing Paul Giamatti, just love to create. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The 28-year-old actress, a Coach global ambassador since 2024, wore a leopard-print coat over a black lace top and bright red leather skirt, with a black beret — and Coach bag, naturally. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beret

Word History

Etymology

French béret, from Gascon berret, from Old Occitan, cap — more at biretta

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beret was in 1826

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“Beret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beret. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a soft flat wool cap without a visor

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